Partners

• Brand Association and Support Recognition attached to an award-winning nonprofit that has been hand-building better communities since 1997 (61% of consumers are willing to try a new brand, or one they’ve never heard of, because of its association with a particular cause****.)
• Increased Brand Loyalty and Brand Visibility by affiliation with annual impact of the organization (In 2017, the OORC fostered over 4300 hours of volunteerism across the Arkansas Ozarks, totaling $85,030** dollars in volunteer trail stewardship. 91% of global consumers are likely to switch brands to ones associated with a good cause****.)
• Partnership Opportunities focused on meeting objectives of both partners with a clearly defined organizational focus and impact
• Increased Customer Base with brand exposure to a healthy and vibrant demographic through both community and regional events
• Employee Engagement through hosted volunteer opportunities ideal for team-building experiences that provide a motivating purpose for companies and employees
• Increased Business Benefits associated with cycling in communities we serve (Cycling in Northwest Arkansas provided $51 million in business benefits in 2017***)
• Increased Economic Benefits associated with health care-related costs for employers in communities we serve (Cycling in Northwest Arkansas provided $86 million in health care-related savings in 2017***)
• Increased Tourism Spending through accessible recreational opportunities in communities we serve (cycling provided about $27 million in Northwest Arkansas tourism spending by out-of-state visitors in 2017***)
• Tax Deductions for contributions to a 501c3 nonprofit organization

Our Partners are incredible. Each understands that the OORC and our branches play many roles, primarily fostering the growth of a volunteer community to support the growing number of soft-surface trail systems across the Arkansas Ozark region.

For businesses searching to increase their customer base and brand visibility, a partnership with the Ozark Off Road Cyclists creates a unique platform to strengthen a partner’s brand affiliation, loyalty, and recognition while increasing economic and business benefits in the communities we both serve.

If you would like to discuss partnership opportunities including both Event Specific and Corporate Partnerships or would like additional details just email us at oorc.club@gmail.com

 **Source: $ amounts based on Arkansas Volunteer Rates published by independentsector.org

***Source: Walton Family Foundation NWA Economic and Health Cycling Report for 2017 (https://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/~/media/documents/nwa-economic-and-health-cycling-report-2017.pdf?la=en)

****Source: 2013 Cones Communications/Echo Global CSR Study